Transporter - Per Diem

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare system is seeking a Patient Transporter to ensure the safe and timely movement of patients within its facilities. Responsibilities include safely transporting patients using wheelchairs or litters, monitoring IV bottles, and coordinating with clinical teams. A high school diploma or GED is required, with patient transport experience preferred. This role is vital for maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Patient transport experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients using wheelchairs or litters between departments and care areas.
• Transfer patients to and from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and litters using proper body mechanics.
• Monitor and manage IV bottles during transport; report any issues to nursing or IV staff.
• Check and replace oxygen tanks as needed in collaboration with the Respiratory Therapy team.
• Ensure safe handling and placement of medical equipment like foley catheters and drainage containers.
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations during transport, ensuring immediate assistance.
• Coordinate with nursing and clinical teams to maintain patient safety and comfort during transit.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location:CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days:Varied shifts

Category:Service and Trade

Department:Transporters CH

Job Type: Per Diem On Call

Work Shift: Day / Evening

Hours/Week: 0.00

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

About CHA Patient Transport

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA)is a nationally recognized, award-winning public healthcare system that serves the communities of Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north region. With a mission to improve the health of our communities, CHA provides high-quality, culturally responsive care through an integrated network of hospitals, primary care centers, and specialty services. OurCHA Transportersplay a vital role in ensuring the safe, timely, and compassionate movement of patients throughout CHA's facilities.

Position Overview

ThePatient Transporter assumes total responsibility for patients' welfare to and from various areas of the hospital by either wheelchair or liter. Under supervision, the person in this role provides safe, competent, and efficient transportation of patients across all areas and departments including X-ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Electrocardiogram, Outpatient Lab, EEG/EMG, Stress Lab, Vascular Lab, Emergency Department, PACU, Outpatient Clinic, Admitting, Morgue, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, ICU, Cast Room, Physician’s Offices and all patient floors.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients using wheelchairs or litters between departments and care areas.
• Transfer patients to and from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and litters using proper body mechanics.
• Monitor and manage IV bottles during transport; report any issues to nursing or IV staff.
• Check and replace oxygen tanks as needed in collaboration with the Respiratory Therapy team.
• Ensure safe handling and placement of medical equipment such as foley catheters, chest tubes, and drainage containers.
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations during transport, ensuring patients receive immediate assistance.
• Coordinate with nursing and clinical teams to maintain patient safety and comfort during transit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Patient transport experience preferred, but not required

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.